The Age of Mythology
This is a ThinkQuest site created by a team of students trying to provide visitors with a greater insight into Mythology. It gives many different stories and retells tales of the past from all over the world. The site is divided into the following five different categories, The Norse Pantheon, Mythical Tales, The Orient, The Great Themes, and Past and Present. Each category offers plenty of information ranging from introductions, characters, events, and customs. (Janel Flores)
Bartleby
"The preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge." Contains full-text copy of Bulfinch's Mythology.
The Big Myth
The Big Myth is a new experimental learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture. The site is selling a CD-ROM version of the resources, but there is some free access on the site.
The Blue Roebuck
A great site for goddess research. Provides information on popular goddesses/types as well as some beautiful illustrations. Lots of contemporary goddess worship information, as well as tree lore. (Cheesy home page music, so turn the sound down...)
The Book of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Other Characters of Mythology
This site is in a chapter book form that offers numerous amounts of information. It presents various web sites relating to mythology and the different cultures such as. This site is almost like an Encyclopedia to Mythology. (Janel Flores)
Dictionary of Symbolism
"This symbolism dictionary endeavors to provide some possible cultural significances of various symbols, and suggest ways in which those symbols may have been used in context. Most symbols are not code signals, like traffic lights, where red means stop and green means go, but part of a complex language in which green can mean jealousy or fertility or even both, depending on context. It is up to each of us to explore works of art sensitively, and decide for ourselves how the symbols in each work function. This website is offered as an aid in that enriching activity."
Encyclopedia Mythica
"This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more. It contains over 5700 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world."
An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology
A site dedicated to the study of word origins. Specifically focusing on those modern English words whose origins reach far back into Ancient Greek and Roman mythology.
Folktexts: A Library of Folktales, Fairy Tales and Mythology
A site created by a retired Mythology Professor pursuing his research in the folklore. This site contains information about this professor’s publications as well as very useful links about mythology and a complete A- Z Folklore and Mythology Texts. (Ali Raza)
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
The site uses a very friendly outline format. The studying ancient history category explains how one should study ancient history. The human origins section has many links on archeology, hunter-gather societies, and the beginnings of agricultural societies. The Ancient Near East, Greeks, and Romans sections all have a plethora of links regarding the cities of those societies, religious beliefs, literature, and everyday life of the people. (Josh Smokovitz)
The Internet Sacred Text Archives
"This is a quiet place in cyberspace devoted to religious tolerance and scholarship." There is a great deal here about religions around the world, including myths from many cultures.
The Journal of Mythic Arts
JoMA is sponsored by the Endicott Studio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to literary, visual, and performance arts inspired by myth, folklore, fairy tales, and the oral storytelling tradition. The journal is an online publication. It ceased publication Winter 2008, but the full archives are available online.
Living Myths
This site explores myths – symbolic stories which have evolved orally, and which have guided and inspired humanity for thousands of years. The authors of this site retell and comment on Celtic, Greek, Native American and Chinese mythology, showing that myths are still alive with the power of the collective unconscious. The subject areas are divided into several different categories such as, What are myths?, Greek myths, Celtic myths, Native American myths, Chinese myths, The Celtic Year, Books and CD’s, and tons of different myth related web links. (Janel Flores)
The Magic Web: Mythology and Folklore
The site is a smorgasbord of links to websites regarding: Myth and Meaning; General Mythology; Myth Publications; Literature and the Arts; Classical Mythology; Women in Mythology; Non-European World Mythology; Norse and European Myth; Celtic Myth; The Arthurian Legends; Myth and Magic; and Modern Myth and Divination. (Josh Smokovitz)
Myth, Folktales and Fairy Tales
This Scholarstic site is a compilation from many authors helping to create a resource for learning about and writing in the different genres of Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales. There are several live online chats with different authors to discuss their work and answer any questions young writers may have. (Janel Flores)
Myth Search
"Myth Search is a site dedicated to making your search for myths, legends, folklore, and religions both past and present easier and more enjoyable. From the stories of the Greek Gods to the mysterious religion of the Celts this site tries to give a fair and unbiased listing of sites." This site also offers information about the cultures associated with the myths, both past and present.
Myth*ing Links
"This is a new portal page for Myth*ing Links, my annotated, illustrated collection of worldwide links to mythologies, fairy tales & folklore, sacred arts & sacred traditions." Dr. Kathleen Jenks, Pacific Graduate Institute
Mythography
"Explore mythology and art with information about the classic stories of heroes and gods...from the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, to the legends of the Celts. Mythography also presents resources and reference materials about mythology - including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms and words. Share your views about mythology on the message forum!"
The Mythology of the Constellations
This is a site about the constellations and their stories. It includes the names of all of the major constellations and their ancient Greek and Roman stories. It was most likely created by a student (Cathy Bell) for a class project at Princeton University. (Sara Munroe)
Myths and Legends
A site created by a physics teacher who enjoys mythology. This site offers annotated links to hundreds of related web sites. Good for beginning researchers and those interested in surface exploration of areas in mythology and legend literature.
Mythweb
"Welcome to Mythweb. This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology." Includes some great resources for teachers.
Pulse of the Planet
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature and culture worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
The Rosetta Stone
Photos and audio about this important archeological find that was the key to understanding lost Egyptian language.
Theoi Project - A Guide to Greek Gods, Spirits and Monsters
"Here you will find individual entries the various divinities & monsters containing quotes sourced from a wide and growing variety of Classical Texts. Many are also illustrated with pictures from C5th BC Greek Vase Painting."
Virtual Religion Index
The site contains variety of topics relating religions. The site is categorized into different religions and other aspects relating to it. Following are the categories where the author of this site has cited external links related to religion. Ancient Near Eastern Studies looks into the Anatolia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Syria and Palestine. Buddhists studies, Islamic studies, East Asian studies, roman studies, Biblical studies, Christian traditions, Hindu Studies, Islamic Studies, where as Psychology and Philosophy of religions are also discussed in it. (Ali Raza)
What's In A Name?
This site was created by the Great Lakes Commission to share a wealth of information about the Great Lakes Region as well as its native people and those who inhabit the region now. It contains information related to the Great Lakes themselves, as well as the environment, economy, mapping and GIS information, tourism, and many educational materials. (Jennifer Robb)
Windows to the Future
A site created by numerous university professors/students, scientists, artists, librarians and museum specialists. This site contains links to many different links to myths, poetry, folktales, and mythology books. There are sections dealing with mythological art pieces as well as mythological games and quizzes. (Josh Smokovitz)
Winged Sandals
The site is entirely designed with interactive animated multimedia functions. It is a source of many aspects of classical mythology. It’s aimed at children but anyone can learn and have fun interacting with its diverse options. (Josh Smokovitz)
World Myths & Legends in Art
"Myths are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding of myths and legends."
World Treasures of the Library of Congress: Beginnings
A collection of creation accounts and depictions, including the first humans and societal beginnings. Includes artwork as well as text. More of an overview, with some more extensive links available.
This is a ThinkQuest site created by a team of students trying to provide visitors with a greater insight into Mythology. It gives many different stories and retells tales of the past from all over the world. The site is divided into the following five different categories, The Norse Pantheon, Mythical Tales, The Orient, The Great Themes, and Past and Present. Each category offers plenty of information ranging from introductions, characters, events, and customs. (Janel Flores)
Bartleby
"The preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge." Contains full-text copy of Bulfinch's Mythology.
The Big Myth
The Big Myth is a new experimental learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture. The site is selling a CD-ROM version of the resources, but there is some free access on the site.
The Blue Roebuck
A great site for goddess research. Provides information on popular goddesses/types as well as some beautiful illustrations. Lots of contemporary goddess worship information, as well as tree lore. (Cheesy home page music, so turn the sound down...)
The Book of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Other Characters of Mythology
This site is in a chapter book form that offers numerous amounts of information. It presents various web sites relating to mythology and the different cultures such as. This site is almost like an Encyclopedia to Mythology. (Janel Flores)
Dictionary of Symbolism
"This symbolism dictionary endeavors to provide some possible cultural significances of various symbols, and suggest ways in which those symbols may have been used in context. Most symbols are not code signals, like traffic lights, where red means stop and green means go, but part of a complex language in which green can mean jealousy or fertility or even both, depending on context. It is up to each of us to explore works of art sensitively, and decide for ourselves how the symbols in each work function. This website is offered as an aid in that enriching activity."
Encyclopedia Mythica
"This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more. It contains over 5700 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world."
An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology
A site dedicated to the study of word origins. Specifically focusing on those modern English words whose origins reach far back into Ancient Greek and Roman mythology.
Folktexts: A Library of Folktales, Fairy Tales and Mythology
A site created by a retired Mythology Professor pursuing his research in the folklore. This site contains information about this professor’s publications as well as very useful links about mythology and a complete A- Z Folklore and Mythology Texts. (Ali Raza)
GodChecker.com: Your On-line Guide to the Gods
A general research site still under construction that makes research a bit more fun than some of the stuffy .edu sites.
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
The site uses a very friendly outline format. The studying ancient history category explains how one should study ancient history. The human origins section has many links on archeology, hunter-gather societies, and the beginnings of agricultural societies. The Ancient Near East, Greeks, and Romans sections all have a plethora of links regarding the cities of those societies, religious beliefs, literature, and everyday life of the people. (Josh Smokovitz)
The Internet Sacred Text Archives
"This is a quiet place in cyberspace devoted to religious tolerance and scholarship." There is a great deal here about religions around the world, including myths from many cultures.
The Journal of Mythic Arts
JoMA is sponsored by the Endicott Studio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to literary, visual, and performance arts inspired by myth, folklore, fairy tales, and the oral storytelling tradition. The journal is an online publication. It ceased publication Winter 2008, but the full archives are available online.
Living Myths
This site explores myths – symbolic stories which have evolved orally, and which have guided and inspired humanity for thousands of years. The authors of this site retell and comment on Celtic, Greek, Native American and Chinese mythology, showing that myths are still alive with the power of the collective unconscious. The subject areas are divided into several different categories such as, What are myths?, Greek myths, Celtic myths, Native American myths, Chinese myths, The Celtic Year, Books and CD’s, and tons of different myth related web links. (Janel Flores)
The Magic Web: Mythology and Folklore
The site is a smorgasbord of links to websites regarding: Myth and Meaning; General Mythology; Myth Publications; Literature and the Arts; Classical Mythology; Women in Mythology; Non-European World Mythology; Norse and European Myth; Celtic Myth; The Arthurian Legends; Myth and Magic; and Modern Myth and Divination. (Josh Smokovitz)
Myth, Folktales and Fairy Tales
This Scholarstic site is a compilation from many authors helping to create a resource for learning about and writing in the different genres of Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales. There are several live online chats with different authors to discuss their work and answer any questions young writers may have. (Janel Flores)
Myth Search
"Myth Search is a site dedicated to making your search for myths, legends, folklore, and religions both past and present easier and more enjoyable. From the stories of the Greek Gods to the mysterious religion of the Celts this site tries to give a fair and unbiased listing of sites." This site also offers information about the cultures associated with the myths, both past and present.
Myth*ing Links
"This is a new portal page for Myth*ing Links, my annotated, illustrated collection of worldwide links to mythologies, fairy tales & folklore, sacred arts & sacred traditions." Dr. Kathleen Jenks, Pacific Graduate Institute
Mythography
"Explore mythology and art with information about the classic stories of heroes and gods...from the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, to the legends of the Celts. Mythography also presents resources and reference materials about mythology - including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms and words. Share your views about mythology on the message forum!"
The Mythology of the Constellations
This is a site about the constellations and their stories. It includes the names of all of the major constellations and their ancient Greek and Roman stories. It was most likely created by a student (Cathy Bell) for a class project at Princeton University. (Sara Munroe)
Myths and Legends
A site created by a physics teacher who enjoys mythology. This site offers annotated links to hundreds of related web sites. Good for beginning researchers and those interested in surface exploration of areas in mythology and legend literature.
Mythweb
"Welcome to Mythweb. This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology." Includes some great resources for teachers.
Pulse of the Planet
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature and culture worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
The Rosetta Stone
Photos and audio about this important archeological find that was the key to understanding lost Egyptian language.
Theoi Project - A Guide to Greek Gods, Spirits and Monsters
"Here you will find individual entries the various divinities & monsters containing quotes sourced from a wide and growing variety of Classical Texts. Many are also illustrated with pictures from C5th BC Greek Vase Painting."
Virtual Religion Index
The site contains variety of topics relating religions. The site is categorized into different religions and other aspects relating to it. Following are the categories where the author of this site has cited external links related to religion. Ancient Near Eastern Studies looks into the Anatolia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Syria and Palestine. Buddhists studies, Islamic studies, East Asian studies, roman studies, Biblical studies, Christian traditions, Hindu Studies, Islamic Studies, where as Psychology and Philosophy of religions are also discussed in it. (Ali Raza)
What's In A Name?
This site was created by the Great Lakes Commission to share a wealth of information about the Great Lakes Region as well as its native people and those who inhabit the region now. It contains information related to the Great Lakes themselves, as well as the environment, economy, mapping and GIS information, tourism, and many educational materials. (Jennifer Robb)
Windows to the Future
A site created by numerous university professors/students, scientists, artists, librarians and museum specialists. This site contains links to many different links to myths, poetry, folktales, and mythology books. There are sections dealing with mythological art pieces as well as mythological games and quizzes. (Josh Smokovitz)
Winged Sandals
The site is entirely designed with interactive animated multimedia functions. It is a source of many aspects of classical mythology. It’s aimed at children but anyone can learn and have fun interacting with its diverse options. (Josh Smokovitz)
World Myths & Legends in Art
"Myths are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding of myths and legends."
World Treasures of the Library of Congress: Beginnings
A collection of creation accounts and depictions, including the first humans and societal beginnings. Includes artwork as well as text. More of an overview, with some more extensive links available.